Medical Assistant/LPN

Cleveland Area Hospital•Cleveland, OK

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Clinic Provider, the Clinic Nurse serves as clinical support to the physician, advanced practice providers, and clinic staff. Delivers a positive patient experience through efficient medical data gathering, accurate medical record documentation, and efficient follow-through of care plan. The Nurse reports directly to the Clinic Practice Manager.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of Licensed Practical Nursing preferred.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Ability to keep accurate records.
Knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
Ability to deal with a variety of patients, staff, and health care providers.
Strong multitasking and organizational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Customer Service
Leadership
Ethical Practice.

Responsibilities

Adheres to Organization’s Policies and Procedures
Provides exceptional customer service and ensures access to appropriate services as expeditiously as possible
Maintains confidentiality of all patient information.
Arrive each day prepared to assume a variety of roles and responsibilities as dictated by the needs of the clinic.
May set up rooms for patients and/or procedures.
Correctly assesses patients' vital signs and charts them accurately.
May take the patient into the room and perform and document an initial patient interview.
Accurately dispenses and charts medications ordered by physicians and nurse practitioners.
Administers medications orally or by intramuscular or intradermal injections.
Assists physicians, nurse practitioners, or physician assistants with procedures.
Performs certain laboratory tests, including urinalysis, dipstick, urine pregnancy tests, and hematocrits, and others as defined by the clinic.
Reviews laboratory results and refers all abnormal results to the correct provider.
Triages patient phone calls for minor health problems and refers complicated illnesses to nurse practitioners and physicians.
Monitors medical supplies and stock medications, and stock treatment rooms.
Accompany the doctor into the patient examination room to document the encounter accurately and efficiently as needed.
Performs clerical duties as needed.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive pay
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, FSA, and Life/AD&D
401k with up to 4% matching after the first year
Excellent PTO accrual from the date of hire
Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
Employee Appreciation and Engagement
Birthday, Anniversary, and New Hire Gifts
Uniform Vouchers (annually and upon hire)
Employee Engagement events
Employee Referral Incentives